There should be an addiction thread somewhere. I have been sick for days (weeks now, really) and I haven't had too many times to get out and really shoot. Am I the only one who starts to MISS taking photos? I'll sneak out early to hit the park on the way home or force a child to let me take some photos. It's not for the photo-a-day concept, it's because I want to be snapping photos. How do you deal with that desire?
I get a little cranky when I don't have a camera on me and there is something I want to take a picture of. I was on weekend trip and my lens fogged up on my Sony W530, point and shoot camera because it went from cold inside to hot outside in October (Florida weather) Urggg I was so whiney waiting for it to clear up! I'd have to say I pull out my cell phone if all else fails and if there is nothing seems worthy of a picture, well I take one of me or my two little black kitties. And my little Sony goes everywhere in my purse too. The two newer toys lag along for any sort of special occasions too. You aren't the only weirdo :) Since you are sick maybe work your desire and turn it into a creative experiment. Try getting a cool photo of cough drops, meds, hot tea or whatever you have at arms length. Feel better soon Terry!!
Err, I definitely don't force anyone for a photo! But yes, if you don't get the right shot or you miss it (could be here for days recalling hundreds!), there is a negative feeling that comes up. But I wouldn't trade it, as some days are just jawdropping amazing. And I don't believe this addiction is harmful, for the most part. Just stay out of the middle of the street and watch where you walk.
Take absolutely no notice of jeancarl @jeancarl...all my best shots have been taken in the middle of the street, or sneaking thorugh other people's premises...Get antzy if I don't take photos, but I can take a few days out sometimes without any reportable ill effects.
I do get slightly mad when not able to get a shot or have an idea for a pic. And I think my husband is quite ready to send me of to a P.A. meeting ;-) I do try to bribe my kid (making him won't work... he's to strong minded) to stay in one place for a pic... occasionally that is lol
I go in for surgery in two weeks and I have instructed my husband that if I am to be in for more than one night I NEED to have my camera gear bought in... could make for some interesting shots!
It sucks that you are sickly, I know the feeling. Been battling a chest infection for over a week now and so I've been stuck at home (not at work - gargh!) editting wedding photos from last weekend. Thank goodness I have about 1572 photos to choose from that I could post here!
I'm addicted too I have to take my camera everywhere. I hate the feeling if I haven't either got my photos taken for 365 or I don't have any ideas - the happens sometimes on the way home from work, and I feel agitated until the photo is taken or I have the idea....
but my REAL addiction is this website. I am spending hours pouring over everyone's photos, reading amazing comments my photos get...checking to see if I'm on the PP page (yeah, I know....it isn't about that, but I'm a sucker for those magic photo monkeys!!) I am newbie and got my second photo on PP today - am over the moon !!!
This addiction has taught me so much - so there's nothing bad about it....except I want another camera, and I want to master HDR and....and....and....
@sharonaddison I went through months when I was completely addicted to this site. I don't even know how many hours/ days I've spent here.
I'm not sure whether it's good or bad, but I'm recovering at the moment. I'm get my photo in for the day and that's about it. I do feel guilty for neglecting friends I follow and people who comment.
@terek55 I've had the camera addiction thing as well. My family knows my symptoms well. Lately though, I can't wait for the end of my project in March. I need to take a break for a few days.
I missed most of this week and thought of doing fillers but realistically it was a blank week for me. A bit of excessive editing on Friday and hopefully back at it this weekend. Addiction? Yes. Camera and 365.
@sharonaddison I will spend time on the site and used to be really into making sure I managed to keep continually on top of it, but it's just not possible. I've let that go. I will certainly comment and get inspiration from the photos. They're are so many amazing photographers on here!
@herussell I don't worry too much about the photo a day aspect. It's the learning and having fun with me. I used to try to make sure it was a photo a day but it morphed into something half-way through last year! I still can't stand too many days in a row where I'm not photographing something!
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It sucks that you are sickly, I know the feeling. Been battling a chest infection for over a week now and so I've been stuck at home (not at work - gargh!) editting wedding photos from last weekend. Thank goodness I have about 1572 photos to choose from that I could post here!
but my REAL addiction is this website. I am spending hours pouring over everyone's photos, reading amazing comments my photos get...checking to see if I'm on the PP page (yeah, I know....it isn't about that, but I'm a sucker for those magic photo monkeys!!) I am newbie and got my second photo on PP today - am over the moon !!!
This addiction has taught me so much - so there's nothing bad about it....except I want another camera, and I want to master HDR and....and....and....
I'm not sure whether it's good or bad, but I'm recovering at the moment. I'm get my photo in for the day and that's about it. I do feel guilty for neglecting friends I follow and people who comment.
@terek55 I've had the camera addiction thing as well. My family knows my symptoms well. Lately though, I can't wait for the end of my project in March. I need to take a break for a few days.